Building Pathways. Restoring Futures. Driving Economic Growth.

We work hand-in-hand with city governments, counties, workforce boards, and community-based organizations to braid funding and maximize impact.

CDBG & WIOA alignment

Federal, state, and philanthropic grant partnerships

Cross-agency collaboration for sustainable systems

We connect people to careers through fast, industry-aligned training built around employer demand.

Job readiness bootcamps

Industry-recognized credentials

Customized employer onboarding training

We help local governments braid funding and align programs, ensuring no resources are left untapped and workforce systems are efficient, inclusive, and outcome-driven.

CDBG-funded workforce solutions

WIOA & state workforce alignment

Employer engagement strategies

Disconnected youth are a vital part of the future workforce. We create culturally relevant and tech-enabled pathways into education, careers, and entrepreneurship.

Career exploration and assessments

Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs

Dual-enrollment and skills-based credentialing

We help justice-involved individuals reenter society with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed — reducing recidivism and building stronger communities.

Pre-release training inside facilities

Transition and job placement support

Wraparound services (transportation, ID restoration, childcare)

We design training around the needs of local employers to ensure participants are job-ready on day one. By partnering directly with businesses, we help reduce turnover and strengthen the local economy.

Employer-designed curriculum & onboarding support

Customized incumbent worker training

Recruitment pipelines aligned with open job roles

Employment success requires more than training — it requires stability. We provide wraparound supports to help individuals overcome obstacles that often block workforce participation.

Transportation, childcare, and ID restoration assistance

Digital literacy and financial coaching

Intensive case management and mentorship

Second Stride leverages cutting-edge digital platforms to deliver flexible training and education solutions. This ensures every learner — including those in rural areas or correctional facilities — can access opportunity.

Online career & technical education (CTE) pathways

Asynchronous learning for justice-impacted individuals

Workforce portals for tracking outcomes & compliance

We don’t just train workers — we help build businesses. Our microenterprise programs support entrepreneurs from low-to-moderate income (LMI) backgrounds to launch and grow.

Entrepreneur training & coaching

Peer mentoring and incubation

Access to startup micro-grants and capital